Paula Santarén Rodríguez

International Project Manager – Social Economy

International Trade Unit – ACCIÓ

psantaren@gencat.cat

Leading a European project

2 July 2020EURADA Summer Course 2020

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ACCIÓ, Catalan Agency for Business

Competitiveness - Government of Catalonia

INNOVATION

FUNDING CLUSTERSSTART-UPS

FOREIGN

INVESTMENTINTERNATIONALIZA

TION

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A journey through the stages of the RaiSE

expedition...

QUESTION 1: What does the mountaineers picture suggest to you?

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The lead partner journey begins before

the project’s official start date

WHY a European project?

WHAT European project?

What do you want to ACHIEVE?

Your own challenge vs.

the European challenge

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Next step: how to select the right partners?

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Time to write the proposal!

QUESTION 2: How should the proposal be written? A – Each project partner prepares their own version. B – The lead partner writes everything. C – Partners write all together in a collaborative document. D – The lead partner prepares the first draft.

Tip: ensure consistency & showcase each partner’s strengths!

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Congratulations, your project is approved!

It’s time to RaiSE the project! The role of the leader is key to ensure success.

QUESTION 3: Which are the most important qualities that a project leader should have?

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Tip: when giving deadlines, be strict & allow margin for contingencies

A clear work plan is essential

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Creating a committed partnership

We all share a common goalThe project’s slogan “we RaiSE this project all together” is always present

The RaiSE song

The importance of after work hours during project meetings

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIBbu6vgzlM

Group cohesion is priceless

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Keys for success in leading a project

COMMITMENT

VISION

PERSEVERANCE

The project leader is the biggest fan of the project

EMPATHYFLEXIBILITY

PASSION

RESPONSIBILITY

Thank you!